San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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Waterfront Dinner Spots in San Francisco Worth BookingEN
Four San Francisco waterfront restaurants for a view-first dinner, from Embarcadero patios to a Fort Mason vegetarian classic, with honest booking caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Celebrate a Promotion in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants built for a promotion dinner, from two-Michelin-star tasting menus to a Chase Center steakhouse, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat Before a Night Out in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco spots to start the evening, from an award-winning Mission cocktail bar to Shanghainese dumplings, Spanish tapas, and a North Beach wine bar.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat in SF When Half the Group Is VegetarianEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that keep vegetarians and omnivores happy at one table, from a waterfront classic to a Mission dim sum staple.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat in SF With a Golden Gate Bridge ViewEN
Four San Francisco restaurants with real Golden Gate Bridge sightlines, from a Fort Mason vegetarian classic to Pier 39 seafood and a waterfront pizza patio.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Brunch Without the Two-Hour Line: 4 Low-Wait SpotsEN
Four San Francisco brunch spots where you can book a week ahead or just walk up to the counter, no two-hour weekend line required.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Dinner and Drinks in One SF Spot: 4 Places to GoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where the bar is as good as the kitchen, so dinner and a real cocktail happen at the same table. From Hayes Valley to Nob Hill.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Great Oysters in San Francisco: 4 Spots Worth the TripEN
San Francisco does oysters from many angles: a Ferry Building bar, a historic Polk Street counter, and Mission raw bars with happy-hour deals. Here are four.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco fried chicken sandwiches worth the trip, from the buzziest counter in Hayes Valley to a gluten-free option and a family-run brunch spot.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Memorable SF Dinners That Won't Break the BankEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where a special-feeling meal stays affordable: a Mission tasting menu, a Russian Hill trattoria, a Marina gem, and more.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Take the Whole Family to Dinner in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants for big, multigenerational family dinners, from Chinatown crab to North Beach red sauce, with private rooms and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests to Dinner in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco dinners for visiting guests: Scoma's on the Wharf, Frascati and Amarena on Russian Hill, and Top of the Mark for the view.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026